Bonds

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Bond	Description
A Debt of Pity	I owe a debt I can never repay to the person who took pity on me.
A King's Ransom	One person in particular owes me a lot of money, and I need to keep them alive if I want to be repaid.
Acedemic Prestige	I hope to bring prestige to a library, a museum, or a university.
Acquistion's Allies	The other new hires at Acquisitions Incorporated are my allies. We have each other's backs.
Adopt Likeness	I deeply miss someone and am quick to adopt people who remind me of them.
Adopted Hereos	I consider every member of my parent's former adventuring party to be family.
An Enemy's Debt	I owe a dangerous person a lot of money. As long as they're happy, they let my debt rest unpaid.
Ancient Tome	I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
Avenge the Forgotton	I seek to avenge a clan, tribe, kingdom, or empire that was wiped out.
Balance the Scales	My past mistakes cost someone else dearly. I have to rectify that.
Behold the Ships	I must visit all the oceans of the world and behold the ships that sail there.
Blood Debt	I owe a debt that cannot be repaid in gold.
Bloodoath Among Friends	I value an oath of loyalty I took to a group of friends over everything else in my life.
Boat to Rival Lueyar	I will craft a boat capable of sailing through the most dangerous of storms.
Breed and Overcome	It is my duty to provide children to sustain my tribe.
Broken Things	I repair broken things to redeem what's broken in myself.
Captured Marine	I'm searching for a fellow marine captured by an elusive enemy.
Cheated from Booty	I was cheated out of my fair share of the profits, and I want to get my due.
Childhood Mentor	A childhood mentor put me on my current path. If I succeed, I want to repay that mentor in some way.
Coinpurse Chain	The only bond that matters is the one holding my money pouch to my belt.
Commander Betrayal	My commander betrayed my unit, and I will have revenge.
Costly Mistake	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.
Crumbled Workshop	I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.
Crushing Defeat	I'll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
Deductive Mind	I use my cunning mind to solve mysteries and find justice for those who've been wronged.
Devoted to the King	The rulers of this place were kind to me, and they have my lifelong devotion.
Disgraced Noble	I come from a noble family, and one day I'll reclaim my lands and title from those who stole them from me.
Distant Gods	The gods of my people are a comfort to me so far away from home.
Elusive Enlightment	I'm still seeking the enlightenment I pursued in my seclusion, and it still eludes me.
Enrich my Community	Much of the treasure I claim will be used to enrich my community.
Evil Dwells	A great evil dwells within me. I will fight against it and the world's other evils for as long as I can.
Family Above All	Nothing is more important than the other members of my family.
Family Approval	I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family.
Family is Everything	My family means everything to me. I failed them before, and I must not do so again.
Far Away Clan	My family, clan, or tribe is the most important thing in my life, even when they are far from me.
Far Token	So long as I have this token from my homeland, I can face any adversity in this strange land.
Father of the Cloth	I owe my life to the priest who took me in when my parents died.
Fear and Tyranny	Fear leads to tyranny, and both must be eradicated.
Fellow Smuggler	I was tricked by a fellow smuggler who stole something precious from me. I will find that thief.
Feywild Pond	My destiny awaits me at the bottom of a particular pond in the Feywild.
Finish What You Start	I. Will. Finish. The. Job.
Fish in Famous Waters	I will fish the many famous waters of this land.
Fond Instrument	My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.
Forboding Visions	I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it.
Freedom is Precious	My freedom is my most precious possession. I'll never let anyone take it from me again.
Friend in the Mists	I desperately need to get back to someone or someplace, but I lost them in the Mists.
Friendly Rival	I have a friendly rival. Only one of us can be the best, and I aim to prove it's me.
Gambling Buddies	I'm loyal to the friend or family member who taught me how to gamble.
Gambling Investor	A patron once fronted me money in exchange for a percentage of my winnings. I owe them a debt of gratitude. And a lot of cash.
Gods of Lueyar	The gods saved me during a terrible storm, and I will honor their gift.
Golden Catch	I pursue wealth to secure someone's love.
Greatest Artisan	One day I will return to my guild and prove that I am the greatest artisan of them all.
Greatest Thief	I will become the greatest thief that ever lived.
Grounded by Peers	My peers keep me grounded.
Guild Debt	I owe my guild a great debt for forging me into the person I am today.
Guilty as Charged	I'm guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
Guilty Visions	I lost someone I care about, but I still see them in guilty visions, recurring dreams, or as a spirit.
Hate Bullies	A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
Hated Rival	I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
Help the Nameless	Everything I do is for the common people.
Helpful Community	Although my business failed, the people of my community were kind to me. I'll do everything in my power to protect them.
Helpful Urchins	Urchins once helped me find marks for my games. Now I'm driven to help them escape the streets.
Hermitage Friends	Nothing is more important than the other members of my hermitage, order, or association.
Hero of the People	The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.
Holy Relic	I would die to recover an ancient relic of my faith that was lost long ago.
Honor is All	My honor is my life.
Honor the Xenophobe	Years ago, tragedy struck the members of an isolated society I befriended, and I will honor them.
Horrible Mentor	I owe everything to my mentor—a horrible person who's probably rotting in jail somewhere.
House's Alliance	My house's alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs.
Humble Donater	I give most of my profits to a charitable cause, and I don't like to brag about it.
Hunted into Seclusion	I entered seclusion to hide from the ones who might still be hunting me. I must someday confront them.
Hurt Family	Others hurt in the same accident that hurt me are my new family. I'll make sure they're taken care of.
Iconic Hero	I strive to live up to a specific hero's example.
Ill Business Partner	My former business partner fell ill, and then our business failed. Part of my new venture involves earning enough to take care of their family.
Imaginary Friend	Growing up, I had an imaginary friend I could always count on. That friend is still with me.
Insight into Evil	My isolation gave me great insight into a great evil that only I can destroy.
Just like Family	While my parent was out adventuring, a servant raised me, and I care about that person more than anyone.
Kraken Destroyer	A kraken destroyed my masterpiece; its teeth shall adorn my hearth.
Last of the Tribe	I am the last of my tribe, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend.
Legal Counsel	My legal counsel is my best friend. I owe all my forthcoming opportunities to their hard work.
Light of all Lights	I've seen great darkness, and I'm committed to being a light against it—the light of all lights.
Light of the West	I must set an example of hope for those who have given up.
Longing for Clan	Having lived among the people of a primeval tribe or clan, I long to return and see how they are faring.
Lost City	Ever since I was a child, I've heard stories about a lost city. I aim to find it, learn its secrets, and earn my place in the history books.
Lost Family	I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
Lost Hierloom	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
Lost in Deep Sea	I lost something important in the deep sea, and I intend to find it.
Lost Keystone	I have a trinket that I believe is the key to finding a long-lost society.
Lost Love	I entered seclusion because I loved someone I could not have.
Lost Sweatheart	I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.
Love Left Behind	Though I had no choice, I lament having to leave my loved one(s) behind. I hope to see them again one day.
Loyal to the Captian	I'm loyal to my captain first, everything else second.
Lying World	The world has been convinced of a terrible lie. It's up to me to reveal the truth.
Man's Best Friend	Although I don't get along well with people, my pet means the world to me.
Mentor's Journal	My mentor gave me a journal filled with lore and wisdom. Losing it would devastate me.
Montague	I am in love with the heir of a family that my family despises.
More than a Team	My teammates are my family.
My Affliction	I'm desperately seeking a cure to an affliction or a curse, either for someone close to me for myself.
My First Ship	I'll always remember my first ship.
My Precious	My parent once brought a cursed magic item home. It is my obsession.
My Workshop	The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
Never Leave a Soldier Behind	Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
New Beauty	I'm fascinated by the beauty and wonder of this new land.
Oak of Eternity	I must find a kind of wood rumored to possess magical qualities.
Old Debts	I'm trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
Old Tales	I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person's.
Old Troupe	I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
One Last Job	After one last job, I will retire from the business.
One of a Kind	I won't sell an art object or other treasure that has historical significance or is one of a kind.
Orphanage Sponsor	I sponsor an orphanage to keep others from enduring what I was forced to endure.
Other's Greed	Someone else's greed destroyed my livelihood, and I will be compensated.
Paramour	In a harbor town, I have a paramour whose eyes nearly stole me from the sea.
Possessions Own Me	If I take care of my possessions, they'll take care of me. People come and go, but a weapon or a wand is something you can always rely on.
Powerful Enemy	A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I'll have my revenge.
Powerful Master	Everything I do is in the service of a powerful master, one I must keep a secret from everyone.
Preserve Great Works	I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
Preserve the Holy Text	I seek to preserve a sacred text that my enemies consider heretical and seek to destroy.
Protect the Students	It is my duty to protect my students.
Protect the Weak	I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
Redeem the Monster	Someone I love has become a monster, murderer, or other threat. It's up to me to redeem them.
Revenge of Faithless	I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic.
Robbed a Noble	I escaped my life of poverty by robbing an important person, and I'm wanted for it.
Rooted Tools	My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
Ruinous Secret	Should my discovery come to light, it could bring ruin to the world.
Ruthless Pirates	Ruthless pirates murdered my captain and crewmates, plundered our ship, and left me to die. Vengeance will be mine.
Saved From Gambling	The person who saved me from my gambling addiction is the only reason I'm alive today.
Secret Patron Love	I'm secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits.
Seeking Approval	Despite their absences, my famous parent was kind and generous. I love them and want to make them proud.
Series of Tomes	My life's work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
Serve Till Death	I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
Service to those Away	I hold no greater cause than my service to my people.
Shameful Swindle	I swindled and ruined a person who didn't deserve it. I seek to atone for my misdeeds but might never be able to forgive myself.
Ship Importance	The ship is most important—crewmates and captains come and go.
Smuggler Kingpin	I intend to become the leader of the network of smugglers that I belong to.
Soul for Knowledge	I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.
Spirit Conduit	Spirits are drawn to me. I do all I can to help them find peace.
Stolen Instrument	Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I'll get it back.
Stolen Vessel	My vessel was stolen from me, and I burn with the desire to recover it.
Support My Family	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
Syndicate Enforcers	A criminal syndicate I once played for isn't happy I left the game, and its enforcers are looking for me.
Terrible Wrath	I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who destroyed my homeland.
The Next Big Thing	I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
The Ultimate Answer	I've been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
Thrill Seeker	I face danger and evil to offset an irredeemable act in my past.
Treehugger	I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
Unbreakable Temple	I will do anything to protect the temple where I served.
Unearthed Curosity	I want to learn more about a particular humanoid culture that fascinates me.
Unknown Heir	Somewhere out there, I have a child who doesn't know me. I'm making the world better for him or her.
Unspeakable Hardships	No one else should have to endure the hardships I've been through.
Unspoiled Wilderness	An injury to the unspoiled wilderness of my home is an injury to me.
Unwavering Loyalty	My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
Unworthy Patron	I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I'm still looking for someone worthy.
Urchin Mentor	I owe my survival to another urchin who taught me to live on the streets.
Valued Mentor	The person who trained me is the most important person in my world.
Vanished Mentor	I owe much to my vanished mentor. I seek to continue their work even as I search to find them.
Where the Heart Is	My childhood home holds all my best memories, and its upkeep is my primary concern.
Worried Parents	My parents worry about me, but I'll make them proud.
Worth Dying For	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
Wrong Mark	I fleeced the wrong person and must work to ensure that this individual never crosses paths with me or those I care about.